The Enstone team has suffered a massive blow today as technical director James Allison decided to leave the team and join one of the big guns. Lotus have confirmed that Nick Chester will take Allison's place
Allison, one of the most highly rated designers in the Formula 1 paddock, was viewed as a key asset for Lotus as it pushed to challenge Red Bull for title glory this year.
But just months after initial speculation that other outfits were trying to lure him away, high level sources at the outfit have revealed that Allison has handed in his notice at the Enstone-based team.
It is not known where Allison is heading, but the most obvious destinations would be McLaren, Mercedes or Ferrari.
Sources suggest that Allison has signed a contract forbidding him from revealing his new employer until it makes the announcement.
The technical director is also rumored to follow Raikkonen to Red Bull next year.
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